ICT news

• AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'

  18-08-2026 11:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
  
  Read more

• I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom - and it's free

  18-08-2026 13:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Is the fine print getting harder to read? There's an app that can help with that.
  
  Read more

• Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way

  18-08-2026 13:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.
  
  Read more

• I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no

  18-08-2026 13:38 via zdnet.com
  
  There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical's Jon Seager directly.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Your iPhone's built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print - how to use it

  18-08-2026 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here's how.
  
  Read more

• Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical

  18-08-2026 13:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
  Read more

• Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info - and it's 58% off

  18-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.
  
  Read more

• Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it

  18-08-2026 11:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

  18-08-2026 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
  
  Read more

• Stop paying for smartphone storage you don't need - here's a better approach

  18-08-2026 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How to stop wasting money on storage: Think in dollars, not gigabytes.
  
  Read more

• Lanarkshire gets £300m to fund AI growth zone

  17-08-2026 21:01 via computerweekly.com
  
  DataVita set to exand datacentre capacity while Dell Scotland relocates main office to Lanarkshire
  
  Read more

• Business adoption of AI agents tripled this year - as measurable ROI emerges

  17-08-2026 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.
  
  Read more

• AI-enriched Linux 7.2 delivers cache-aware scheduling - here's everything new

  17-08-2026 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest stable kernel also brings filesystem and I/O improvements, and substantial new support across AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and laptop hardware.
  
  Read more

• You can turn an old Android into a Raspberry Pi alternative - but know this first

  17-08-2026 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  With AI-driven RAM shortages pushing Raspberry Pi prices sky high, here's how to repurpose your old handset into a portable powerhouse for your projects.
  
  Read more

• Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but who's buying it?

  17-08-2026 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
  Read more

• Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but I'm skeptical

  17-08-2026 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
  Read more

• I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why

  17-08-2026 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.
  
  Read more

• Multiple organisations investigating fresh wave of Cl0p breaches

  17-08-2026 16:04 via computerweekly.com
  
  Multinational giants such as Philips and Shell may have been affected after the Cl0p cyber extortion gang hacked a popular piece of PLM software.
  
  Read more

• This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how

  17-08-2026 14:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how I saved hundreds on a new phone and watch in just a few seconds.
  
  Read more

• Google Workspace lets Gemini access your company data by default - how to shut it down

  17-08-2026 13:38 via zdnet.com
  
  In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.
  
  Read more

• Natural History Museum’s ‘living laboratory’ logs 11 million environmental records in first year

  17-08-2026 12:30 via computerweekly.com
  
  More than 50 sensors feed temperature, humidity and acoustic readings into the Museum’s AWS Data Ecosystem, which found woodland soils stayed 10°C cooler in June’s heatwave
  
  Read more

• Natural History Museum’s “living laboratory” logs 11 million environmental records in first year

  17-08-2026 12:30 via computerweekly.com
  
  More than 50 sensors feed temperature, humidity and acoustic readings into the Museum’s AWS Data Ecosystem, which found woodland soils stayed 10°C cooler in June’s heatwave
  
  Read more

• I've tested dozens of tablets - this $300 TCL is a back-to-school powerhouse

  17-08-2026 10:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The Tab A1 Plus Nxtpaper is a new offering from TCL that has arrived just in time to become a partner for school productivity.
  
  Read more

• Privacy vs Grok GenAI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

  17-08-2026 05:30 via computerweekly.com
  In June, MP Jess Asato began a legal case over AI-generated explicit images of herself generated without her permission by the xAI Grok AI engine
  
  Read more

• CW@60: Choosing change, building confidence - leading with clarity and resilience

  17-08-2026 05:00 via computerweekly.com
  Technology is only as strong as the confidence people have in it. Building truly resilient organisations requires a deliberate blend of cultural adaptability, clear leadership, and systems designed for consistency under pressure
  
  Read more

• Revealed: Cyber spies used malware from GitHub to hack EncroChat cryptophone network

  17-08-2026 04:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  Computer Weekly reveals for the first time how French cyber spies hacked EncroChat phones used by organised crime groups
  
  Read more

• The Pixel's new 'HiLight' reminds me of the golden days of Android phones

  16-08-2026 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's new LED feature on the Pixel 11 Pro models pays homage to classic notification LEDs, but so far it's subtle.
  
  Read more

• Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 17 Pro: How the new Pixel competes with its biggest rival

  16-08-2026 12:45 via zdnet.com
  
  I've tested both phones, and they're neck and neck. Here's where they each succeed (and have room for improvement).
  
  Read more

• Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 9: Why I'm considering the upgrade this year

  16-08-2026 12:15 via zdnet.com
  
  If you didn't upgrade last year (or the year before), there's a good case to be made for the new Pixel 11.
  
  Read more

• I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

  16-08-2026 01:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
  
  Read more

Follow @ICT_UKnews on Twitter!